Cuban professional boxer Andy Cruz has filed a lawsuit against his promoter in federal court in California. Cruz signed a deal with Matchroom Boxing but also sued them due to the fact he claim he was not paid. The claims include Violations of the Ali Act, Breach of Contract, Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Conversion […]
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Francis Ngannou set for matchup with Anthony Joshua
Francis Ngannou will be back in the boxing ring as he faces off against Anthony Joshua in a heavyweight tilt on March 8th in Saudi Arabia. Coming off a loss to the heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, Ngannou showed that he could compete in the ring. Joshua was scheduled to face Deontay Wilder on March 9th […]
Top 10 MMA Business Stories of 2023 – No. 5 Showtime closes sports division
Although this is more of a boxing story, Showtime closing its sports division meant the end for Bellator. The promotion’s fortune may have been decided independent of the network deciding to cut sports but it ends another outlet for MMA. Prior to Bellator, Strikeforce also was on the premium cable network. Viewers showed scant support […]
Top 10 MMA Business Stories of 2023 – No. 6 Jake Paul signs with PFL
USA Boxing turns to Jake Paul to promote amateur boxing
Jake Paul and Team USA Boxing are teaming up in hopes of getting boxing enthusiasts interested as the team readies for the Olympics. Im honored to partner with USA Boxing as the 2024 Paris Olympics approach. I’ll be training with the Olympic squad in Colorado Springs this winter and accompanying them to Paris this July […]